Gnomes for Garden Decoration
Garden gnomes are a favorite with all gardeners. The use of these mythical creatures in gardens began in the early nineteenth century. Since then there has been a steady rise in their popularity.
Many people believe that gnomes have green thumb and their tender care and loving provides the garden plants with much needed nourishment. Garden gnomes have hence acquired the status of icons. Placing gnomes in your garden is a great idea as long as you keep a few things in mind.
First decide on the area you want your garden gnome placed. Gnomes prefer to be under the sky so open garden would be their preference. However, they also enjoy spending time in porches and pathways.
Choose the size of your garden gnome carefully. Ideally their height should be in keeping with the plant that they would be placed next to. For example, if your gnome is going to stand guard against a tall flower plant or against shrubs then 12 to 15 inches of height should do.
However, if the gnome is going to stand against flower pots or boxes then go for smaller sized gnomes.
When choosing your garden gnomes take care to select all from the same place. This will not only help maintain a friendly atmosphere in your garden but also add to its aesthetic appeal.
Do a little magic in your garden by placing the gnomes in hard to find places. This way they will surprise the ignorant visitors by their discovery. Practically, your garden gnomes will also remain protected from direct onslaught of natural elements like sun and rain.
Do not create an over population of garden gnomes in your garden. While having a few will help maintain harmony, too many just might create a discontented atmosphere. If you want to maintain the fairyland-like appearance of your garden desist from inviting too many gnomes to spending time there. They will clutter your garden spoiling its aesthetic balance.
If you want your garden to have a fairyland like appearance you can invite other mystical creatures like fairies, pixies and dwarfs to spending time there. They will not only give company to the gnomes but also help maintain balance.
